If the charges are not ultimately dropped, Averell could face "a relatively minor fine, if anything. In the worst case scenario, this will be considered an extremely minor infraction," Cronan said.
But Delta did not treat the incident as minor last Wednesday night, said Noah J. Snyder '02, who was also on the flight.
"We were all told to leave the plane, so that our carry-on luggage could be checked for bombs. We came off the plane and B.J. was standing there, surrounded by police," he said.
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Snyder said he was surprised at the time that Delta took such precautions.
"It was somewhat amusing," Snyder added. " I knew it was B.J. He didn't have any bombs. He just wanted to go home for Thanksgiving."